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Society & safety in Canada

4 measures, with 56 available answers. Select a place under each question to see its exact figures and reporting period.

Coverage and reporting periods differ by measure. Each reading below names its place; province links appear only where the source data is available.

How is police-reported crime severity changing?

Crime Severity Index · police-reported incidents · 2006 = 100

75.01Index
Canada · 2025

Source notes

The Crime Severity Index is not an indicator of overall safety. 2019 is the first full year under revised reporting standards; compare earlier years with caution. Revised 2021 and 2022 data use updated crime weights. The previous year may be revised at each release. Northwest Territories includes Nunavut in 1998; they are separate from 1999.

Statistics Canada · Table 35-10-0026-01

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How did provincial, territorial and local government spending on defence change in Canada?

0millions · Dollars
Canada · 2024

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Source notes

Includes provincial and territorial governments, health and social service institutions, universities and colleges, municipalities and other local public administrations and, school boards.

Statistics Canada · Table 10-10-0005-01

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How is spending on public order and safety changing?

Provincial, territorial and local governments · spending, not a crime rate

38,823millions · Dollars
Canada · 2024

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Source notes

Includes provincial and territorial governments, health and social service institutions, universities and colleges, municipalities and other local public administrations and, school boards.

Statistics Canada · Table 10-10-0005-01

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How is spending on recreation, culture and religion changing?

Provincial, territorial and local governments · excludes federal spending

18,561millions · Dollars
Canada · 2024

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Source notes

Includes provincial and territorial governments, health and social service institutions, universities and colleges, municipalities and other local public administrations and, school boards.

Statistics Canada · Table 10-10-0005-01

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